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Man killed granny believing she was his abusive stepdad

Man killed granny believing she was his abusive stepdad

A young man slaughtered his grandmother during an episode of drug-induced psychosis where he believed she was his abusive stepfather, a court has been told.

Woman pleads to minor offences after sister's death

Woman pleads to minor offences after sister's death

Woman pleads to minor offences after sister's death

Woman pleads to minor offences after sister's death

A driver due to stand trial after she was accused of hitting and killing her sister after an argument has admitted to downgraded offences.

'Golden lights': Virgin passenger recounts engine fire

'Golden lights': Virgin passenger recounts engine fire

'Golden lights': Virgin passenger recounts engine fire

'Golden lights': Virgin passenger recounts engine fire

A Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne was safely diverted to a New Zealand airport after an engine burst into flames, due to a bird strike.

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AFL boss Kane admits umpire error late in Pies' win

AFL boss Kane admits umpire error late in Pies' win

The AFL's head of football Laura Kane says a crucial umpiring error was made in the last minute of Collingwood's comeback win over North Melbourne.

Killer ordered pizzas after bashing partner to death

Killer ordered pizzas after bashing partner to death

Robert Rickerby has admitted to killing his partner Jessica Geddes by violently assaulting her in their Melbourne home.

Jury begins to consider verdicts in camper murder trial

Jury begins to consider verdicts in camper murder trial

A Supreme Court jury will start poring over evidence to decide whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is innocent or guilty of two counts of murder.

De Goey, Mihocek to return as Magpies rally troops

De Goey, Mihocek to return as Magpies rally troops

Collingwood are set to regain premiership trio Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek and Oleg Markov when they resume against Gold Coast after the mid-season bye.

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Pies pull off stunning AFL comeback to deny Kangaroos

Pies pull off stunning AFL comeback to deny Kangaroos

Pies pull off stunning AFL comeback to deny Kangaroos

Pies pull off stunning AFL comeback to deny Kangaroos

Collingwood fought back from 54 points down as Bobby Hill kicked five goals, including the match-winner, in a stunning one-point triumph over North Melbourne.

Mavs knock on top-four door, extend Firebirds' misery

Mavs knock on top-four door, extend Firebirds' misery

Mavs knock on top-four door, extend Firebirds' misery

Mavs knock on top-four door, extend Firebirds' misery

The Queensland Firebirds' turbulent off-court week has ended in further disappointment on the court with a 12-goal loss to the Melbourne Mavericks.

Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes

Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes

Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes

Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes

The Victorian government has identified where it wants 2.5 million homes to be built, with Geelong, Melbourne's CBD and outer suburbs to do the heavy-lifting.

Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

"Estebana" abandoned his career to become a blacksmith. Years later, artist studios have dropped off around him, making him fear for the "soul" of his city.

Martin's 300 celebrated as Hawks crash party with win

Martin's 300 celebrated as Hawks crash party with win

Martin's 300 celebrated as Hawks crash party with win

Martin's 300 celebrated as Hawks crash party with win

Dustin Martin kicked the first goal in his 300th game, but Hawthorn were too good and thumped Richmond by 48 points in front of 92,311 fans at the MCG.

Bontempelli leads by example as Bulldogs maul Dockers

Bontempelli leads by example as Bulldogs maul Dockers

Bontempelli leads by example as Bulldogs maul Dockers

Bontempelli leads by example as Bulldogs maul Dockers

Marcus Bontempelli led a dominant Western Bulldogs midfield division as Luke Beveridge's side posted a convincing 67-point win over Fremantle.

Suns' King cleared of serious knee injury after scare

Suns' King cleared of serious knee injury after scare

Suns' King cleared of serious knee injury after scare

Suns' King cleared of serious knee injury after scare

Coleman Medal contender Ben King sent a huge scare through Gold Coast's training session when he hurt his left knee, but he has been cleared of major damage.

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Drugs, weapons, cash seized in major trafficking busts

Lengthy drug-trafficking investigations across three states have resulted in the seizure of dozens of weapons and almost a million dollars of drugs and cash.

Collingwood's Crisp closes on AFL games streak record

Colllingwood coach Craig McRae says it's no coincidence that as Jack Crisp's form has improved, so have the fortunes of the injury-ravaged Magpies.

Teen charged over 'targeted' fatal shooting at shops

Victorian detectives have charged a teenager and a 48-year-old man over their alleged roles in a fatal shooting in Glenroy in March.

Collingwood star Daicos all clear for Kangaroos test

Nick Daicos has overcome a corked shin, proving his fitness at training for the Magpies and earning the green light to take on North Melbourne.

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Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Indigenous children are being denied educational opportunities, with teachers and students facing culturally unsafe environments, an inquiry has been told.

Jury sent away to deliberate on campers murder trial

A Supreme Court jury have been sent out to decide whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is innocent or guilty of two counts of murder over the deaths of two campers.

Sons make $1m plea to solve mother's bookshop murder

Maria James was brutally murdered four decades ago and her sons believe the killer's identity is being covered up by people keen to protect the Catholic Church.

Sick Bontempelli fit to face Dockers: Bulldogs coach

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has hardly trained ahead of facing Fremantle, but coach Luke Beveridge has backed the star midfielder to play.

Origin dark horse Mitch Barnett earns new Warriors deal

Mitch Barnett has been rewarded for his career-best form, with the Warriors tying the forward to a two-year contract extension.

Renegades name Cameron White as new BBL coach

Cameron White has been appointed to his first head-coaching role, taking charge of the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

Stage set for Martin's milestone as Hawks lie in wait

A huge crowd is expected at the MCG as Richmond superstar Dustin Martin reaches the 300-game milestone in a clash with in-form Hawthorn.

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